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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr Phani Rekha Potluri
14ER 306
Please see ilearn
Lecturer
A/Prof Joanne Jamie
4WW 231
By email
Lecturer
Prof Alison Rodger
6WW 302
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 1 introduces students to the principles and practical aspects of the molecular sciences, from the smallest of chemical substances through to the molecules of life - the biomolecules. This unit does not assume prior knowledge of chemistry or biology and is ideal for any student that wants to understand the atomic and molecular world within and around them. It will commence with the language of chemistry by introducing atoms and molecules and elements and compounds and using representative inorganic and organic compounds, including biomolecules, to show how their structures, functions and reactions are described. It will build on this language to allow prediction of the reactivity, behaviour and function of different classes of compounds, with a focus on acids and bases and organic compounds including biomolecules. Contemporary applications will be highlighted to show the role of chemical and biomolecular sciences in our lives, now and in the future, including in helping to achieve a sustainable environment, understanding health and disease, and advancing new molecular technologies. Practical sessions and tutorials will reinforce learning throughout this unit.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Attendance at practical and tutorial classes:
Tutorial Quizzes (20%):
Practical class exercises (20%):
Mid-session test (20%):
Final Exam (40%):
Information on Supplementary exams:
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During the semester, the CHEM1001 iLearn site will be used to communicate important information to you. In addition, email will be sent to your student email account on a frequent basis.
We cannot overstate the importance of regularly checking your email and the CHEM1001 iLearn site.
See https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2020 for class times and locations.
While we hope that you will join us for lectures, it is important to note that lectures will be live streamed, as well as recorded (available at the CHEM1001 iLearn site). Lectures will be used to emphasise key points and concepts. Where possible, studying lecture materials before coming to class will help you get the most out of the lectures.
During tutorials, the problems assigned (available at the CHEM1001 iLearn site) will be discussed. We recommend that you work on the tutorial question sets before coming to class, so that you can take full advantage of the exercises.
The practical classes for CHEM1001 are run in 14SCO 320 and 14SCO 308 (note that these rooms are connected). It is very important that you understand that you will not be allowed to enter the laboratory unless you are wearing laboratory coats and enclosed footwear. Safety glasses and disposable gloves are supplied. We no longer provide laboratory coats in the lab.
CHEM1001 is a 10 credit-point, half-year unit and will require an average of 10 hours study per week (contact hours plus self-study time).
CHEM1001 is designed to introduce you to the principles of the molecular sciences, including developing an understanding of the practical skills required to undertake simple chemistry experiments in an efficient and safe manner. The lecture materials, tutorials and practical classes complement each other, and along with quizzes, have been developed to increase your understanding of the topics so that you can achieve the learning outcomes.
The unit expectation is that you will:
If you prepare and attend all components of the unit and work consistently and continuously throughout the semester, you should be able to develop a strong understanding of the general chemistry and organic chemistry presented, and perform satisfactorily in this unit. Students who try to memorise just before exams do not do well in this unit. Instead a deeper understanding of the concepts is required.
Recommended Textbooks:
Resources used by lecturers:
Download for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-2e or view the copy at
https://d3bxy9euw4e147.cloudfront.net/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/Chemistry2e-OP_ZIUdkjH.pdf
*These are the resources used by the lecturers but other general and organic chemistry textbooks are useful substitutes.
Other Additional Resources:
Text: INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY by Nivaldo J. Tro, Fifth Edition (Pearson New International Edition), 2015, Pearson Education QD33.2 .T76 2015
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Week 1 | Lecture 1 | Lecture 2 | Lecture 3 | Practical | Tutorial & | |
Monday 10am-11am | Thursday 3pm-4pm | Thursday 4pm-5pm | Quiz | |||
14SCOA Mason theatre | 27WW Lotus theatre | |||||
1 | Orientation, matter and change, periodic table | |||||
2 | Molarity, structure and shape | T1: Week 2 | ||||
3 | Structure and naming of organic and inorganic compounds | T2: Week 3 | ||||
4 | Structure and naming of organic and inorganic compounds | T3: Week 4 | ||||
5 | Equilibria, acids and bases | Practical 1 | T4: Week 5 | |||
6 | Stoichiometry and hybridization, getting reactive | Practical 2 | T5: Week 6 | |||
7 | Alkanes and alkenes | Mid-Session Exam (20%) | T6: Week 7 | |||
Mid-session break | ||||||
8 | Alkyl Halides, alcohols and ethers | T7: Week 8 | ||||
9 | Aldehydes and ketones | Practical 3 | T8: Week 9 | |||
10 | Carbohydrates, carboxylic acids and derivatives | Practical 4 | T9: Week 10 | |||
11 | Amines/Amino acids, peptides and proteins | T10: Week 11 | ||||
12 | Nucleic acids and their functions | T11: Week 12 | ||||
13 | Summary & review | T12: Week 13 | ||||
*Note: This schedule is approximate and may be altered as required. Locations/lecturers may change. Any updates will be communicated via ilearn. |
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The value of tutorial quizzes has been changed from 5% to 20%. The value of final exam has been changed 50% to 40%.
Dr Phani Rekha Potluri, Unit Convenor, 14ER 306, email: phani-rekha.potluri@mq.edu.au. Please see iLearn for consultation hours.
A/Prof Joanne Jamie, Lecturer, 4WW 231, email: joanne.jamie@mq.edu.au. Please see iLearn for consultation hours.
Prof Alison Rodger, Lecturer, 6WW 302, email: alison.rodger@mq.edu.au. Please see iLearn for consultation hours.
A/Prof Jamie and Prof Rodger will be presenting the lectures. Dr Potluri is the convenor of this unit and should be consulted in relation to administrative issues.
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05/02/2020 | Unit schedule has been modified. |